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55. Birdy
Overview
Coroner results are inconclusive: DNA from Eden’s hairbrush does not match the cliff victim, and dental records are pending. Harrison taunts the officers and slips that the body had no teeth, raising suspicion. After a heated confrontation, Birdy arrests Harrison for intimidation and withholding evidence, sidelining Carter and calling for backup.
Summary
Birdy, Harrison, and Sergeant Carter receive a coroner update: the victim cannot be confirmed as Eden. DNA from Eden’s hairbrush does not match the body, and dental records are still pending. Harrison appears pleased, claiming this undermines the case.
When Carter mentions dental records, Harrison smirks that the victim had no teeth. Carter challenges how Harrison would know that, but Harrison deflects. Birdy presses about Mary’s whereabouts, while Carter urges arrest, citing the packed suitcases as evidence Harrison planned to flee.
The exchange escalates. Harrison mocks Carter and the police, and Carter retaliates by threatening to arrest Mary again. Harrison lunges at Carter, prompting Birdy to intervene and separate them.
Birdy arrests Harrison for intimidating a police officer and withholding evidence. Confronted with handcuffs, Harrison backs down, saying he would do anything for his daughter. Birdy orders Carter outside for nearly jeopardizing the investigation, then calls the arrest in and requests backup.
Who Appears
- BirdyTakes charge; evaluates coroner’s update, defuses a fight, arrests Harrison, reprimands Carter, and calls for backup.
- Harrison WoolfGloats over inconclusive ID, reveals the body had no teeth, attacks Carter, then submits as Birdy arrests him.
- Sergeant CarterPushes to arrest Harrison, taunts about Mary, dodges Harrison’s lunge; is reprimanded and sent outside.